The Art of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty surgery combines the aesthetic sense of facial proportions with the need to maintain or enhance nasal function. This delicate balancing act depends on the surgeon’s detailed knowledge of nasal anatomy, physiology, and artistic sense. No other facial operation demands closer attention to detail or astute judgment about anticipated results.

The nose has the most variable anatomy in the human body. Thus, each patient presents unique circumstances that demand individual evaluation, surgical planning, and implementation. There are hundreds of surgical techniques described to perform rhinoplasty. It takes an experienced surgeon to properly evaluate a patient and determine the best methods to reach that patient’s goals. This is even more critical in revision rhinoplasty situations where altered anatomy, impaired function, and challenging aesthetic changes are present.

Developing a mature approach to rhinoplasty surgery takes years of concentrated surgical experience. A successful rhinoplasty surgeon should have the benefit of quality training and experience with thousands of rhinoplasty operations. Only with such a background can long-term predictable results become the norm rather than the exception. A constant pursuit of better techniques and surgical results should be the goal of your rhinoplasty surgeon.

Dr. Papel has performed thousands of rhinoplasty operations over the past 25 years. Many are complex revision operations, where patients are seeking a restoration of both aesthetic and functional normality.

"I have used other plastic surgeons in the past, but Dr. Papel really stands out. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and really personable. He takes his time with every…" - E.L.

"This will be my 4th surgery. I was treated very well. Dr. Papel thoroughly explained the issues and the procedure. He was a great listener and felt as though he…" - M. S.

"Dr. Papel was very clear and precise on explaining the cause and correction of my problem. - F. M." - F. M.

"Dear Dr. Papel, I want to thank you for the “tender loving care” with which you treat me. Each and every time I leave your office, I remind myself what…" - B. M.

"Dr. Papel is a phenomenally skilled surgeon! And highly personable. In my opinion, he is a leader in his field, confident, competent and experienced in current facial surgery procedures. Dr.…" - Anonymous, Silver Spring, Maryland

"Four months after Dr. Papel performed surgery on my face, I want to report to you that I am completely recovered and receiving wonderful compliments on the results. Those who…" - W.W.M., Cleveland, Ohio

"I chose Dr. Papel to do my surgery because he came very highly recommended by someone my father knew. I have been very pleased with the rhinoplasty surgery to correct…" - M. S, Washington, DC

"Dear Dr. Papel: I just wanted to take this opportunity to commend you and your staff for providing exceptional customer care. Words cannot express what a wonderful experience I had…" - R. M.

"I wanted to thank you for the surgery you performed on me to fix my broken nose last month. The rhinoplasty you performed on me in 2003 changed my life!…" - J. W